21st February 2024

Rain throughout the majority of daylight hours, albeit often light, with a blustery southerly wind and temperatures reaching 11 degrees C. Nine Wigeon and a Lesser black-backed Gull flew south during the morning seawatch. Thornwick Pools hosted two Mute Swans, 71 Teal and four Snipe, while ten Lapwing flew south over Hartendale. Nearby, two hooting Tawny Owls were in South Dykes, where a lone Woodcock was also present. A Merlin was the most notable record from RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Shag, Fog Station, by Brett Richards